[Q] Should I buy the Galaxy S2?? - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have heard it has a lot processing power, even better than the LG 2x.
But how is build quality compared to the 2x??
What about the NFC chip which is currently installed in the Nexus S?
I have heard that UK version of the Galaxy S2 doesn't have an NFC?
But what about the continental version of S2? I mean the phone released in Germany, France, Spain, Denmark etc? Does that version have an NFC chip??
Finally I have been considering the HTC Sensation.
I know that the S2 has more internal memory etc. But daily usage which of those phones would give biggest bang for the buck??

there will be with NFC version but it will cost you extra money (really really extra) as the phone is already quite expensive...but in my opinion the galaxy s2 is the best phone right now in the market.......consider the LG 2X and upcoming HTC Sensation(With new Sense) which both are dual core but i still believe galaxy s2 is the best........but if we considering back about FW update by Samsung....it will be the only pain in ass for Galaxy S2...

As far as I know, no NFC in Europe for the SGS2.
Though it's still plastic, build quality looks a little better than the original Galaxy S. I especially like the carbon backplate.
Overall, I think the SGS2 is probably the best new phone out there. The hardware is amazing and it looks as if Samsung has really optimized the software. The fact they swapped RFS for EXT4 will spare us the need of using lagfixes (even if they weren't really needed in the latest GB firmwares for our own SGS).
I wouldn't write the Sensation off either, but the locked bootloader is a huge down for me. I do like Sense though.
That said, I'm not gonna make the jump as I don't have the luxury to change phone every year. I'll probably go for the Galaxy S 3 or something.

I have yet to see a single NFC device in UK, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. It took the London Underground ages to persuade people to use the Oyster card alone.

From what I've read both are good phones. Just stay away from LG.
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There will be NFC in uk 16 gb version, in uk there won't be 32 gb version

So does this phone really cost almost 850 in US Dollars w/ out a plan, or am I just not looking in the right places?

Sounds about right, thats a good price

If it gets the developer attintion sgs 1 got, and u manage to find the exynos version of it (not the tegra2 one) then go for it..i have tried the phone from a friend...its truly amazing and unlike desire hd or hd2 the size is not bothersome..its simply amazing..

I think you have to, it's a great device!!

Cheap plastic quality like the SGS but that's not a problem for me
I had the 2x for few days, except the great graphics nothing special.
I vote for the SGS2

SGS 1 GB 2.3 Rom Kitchen build
8/10
SGS 2 stock no customization 10/10
Is how i would score them just a step up not a great leap forward .
jje

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[Q] Should i buy Galaxy s or Desire HD? or wait for the Nexus S?

Hello all.
I want to buy a mobile phone but i don't know what should i buy.
I don't care if my phone is big.(there isn't too big for screen)
but.
in my country (israel), thr prices are the issue.
those are the prices for the phones: (from a mobile store):
HTC Desire HD: 1086$
Samsung Galaxy s(i9000): 768$
Htc Desire:582$
i really want the best phone for the best price.
is there really a reason to add 300$ for the Desire HD?
or should i go for the Galaxy S?
BTW: A8 or Snapdragon?
Thanks All!
The one reason I wouldn't buy the Desire HD is the lack of internal storage space. I mean, 1.5GB vs 16GB? Yes, you can add on a microSD card and move your apps to storage, but the fact that many apps themselves don't let you do it is going to make things a tad more complicated than it has to be. Plus, you'll have to dish out some extra money for a microSD card, unless HTC provides you with one.
That said, the reason I would get the Desire HD is mainly because of the HTC Sense software, oh and the 8MP camera. While the 5MP camera on the Galaxy S is great, the lack of an LED flash leaves a lot to be desired. And TouchWiz isn't really my favourite UI, which is why I've flashed my SGS with a custom ROM and installed LauncherPro.
In terms of performance, I'd say they're about on par with each other. Bigger RAM gives the DHD a bit of an edge over the SGS, but the Hummingbird processor is just significantly better at rendering graphics.
I'm happy with my SGS, and personally, 4.0-inch is the limit for me. Anything above that should really go in the tablet category. Plus, after using the S-AMOLED screen on the SGS, regular LCD screens feel a bit.. insufficient, if you know what I mean.
This is just my opinion. Don't take my word for it. I still think the Desire HD is an awesome phone, just not for me. Since there's also the price factor to think about, and in your case there is a USD300 price difference. I'd seriously think about what I'd pay an extra USD300 for.
I'll wait for a nexus S.
If you are able to get Google Nexus S,
there is absolutely no reason to bother with Samsung Galaxy S.
If I could get Nexus S, I wouldn't even bother with any other phone including Desire HD.
except the nexus s is only coming out with tmobile 3g frequencies..
wait for galaxy s 2 or x12 (lol)
well...
I don't really see alot of changes in the Nexus...
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3620&idPhone2=3115
yeah it's has Led and a few other tiny things..
but it's seems that the hardware is the same...
and i don't think that Desire HD worth adding 300$...
I think i will go with the Galaxy S,
Maybe i will exchange it after the Nexus come out
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BTW! The Galaxt S2 looks Great!!!
Think you should go with the Galaxy S if you get a sweet deal. Otherwise, might as well get the Nexus S since it's slightly updated with Gingerbread.
In reality, it boils downs to, which one do you like better. The straight one or the concave one. Haha.
Not worth getting a galaxy s, developing is slow kinda, but since nexus s is a Google phone with stock aosp gingerbread, u shud get more devs working on it. And get cm first, miui , and all the other mods available.
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Not worth getting a galaxy s, developing is slow kinda, but since nexus s is a Google phone with stock aosp gingerbread, u shud get more devs working on it. And get cm first, miui , and all the other mods available.
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That what i thought about..
The Galaxy S and the Nexus S are the same phone.
so i guess that every mod that will be on Nexus will be on the Galaxy..
that why i'm taking the Galaxy...
(and i'm an Apple dev... :S)
I would wait
I would wait and get Nexus S instead of Galaxy S.
The reasons:
1. Price (~530$ in US if I'm not mistaken). If you have a friend visiting US (preferably one of the tax-free states), ship it directly to the hotel and ask him to bring it.
2. You get "stock" android with fastest adoption of new releases. Samsung's froyo adoption is about half a year late after Nexus and is far below in terms of tuning quality.
3. Even if Nexus S is just a remake of Galaxy, second generation should theoretically have some problems of the first generation resolved... (lag, GPS just to name a few).
BTW all..
I can't find any comparing between the i9000 vs the HD7
HD7 cost the same as the i9000 here.
so maybe i should get the HD7?
AFAIK, HD7 is windows, not android... Does it matter to you?
I'm due to upgrade my Hero in January and currently torn between Desire HD, Galaxy S and Nexus S.
Here's my random thoughts so far, good and bad:
Nexus S
-Nice form factor, but possibly plasticy build like SGS.
-I'm not bothered about the vanilla Android experience as I would like to root flash a custom ROM from day one / as soon as available.
-I have a DSLR so the addition on LED flash over the SGS is no deal breaker.
-I have no intention of video calling so front facing camera is of no concern.
-NFC is not something I will ever use.
-Was expecting dual core, or at least a jump up from 1GHz.
-Unsure if / when T-Mobile UK will stock them.
-Most future proof of the three phones.
-Great screen.
Desire HD
-This was the main contendor to begin with but battery life seems to be a big issue for some and I don't really want a phone I have to either not use fully, disable features or charge more than once a day.
-It has Sense UI, which I have always liked.
-Great build, but possibly a little big.
-Nicest looking of the 3 phones.
-Screen not as good as Nexus S, SGS.
-Again, I have a DSLR so the 8MP camera + flash is nothing for me to get excited about.
Galaxy S
-Laggy out of the box - fixed with custom ROMs and other methods.
-GPS issues - Has this been fixed yet?
-Looks a bit too much like iPhone 3GS.
-Comfortable to hold, but feels a bit plasticy.
-Should get similar updates to Nexus 2, or at least good ports.
-Great screen.
-Increasing amount of decent custom ROMs, mods and themes.
So, with all that said, I'm still no closer to choosing one!
T-Mobile UK do both DHD and SGS already so I'll wait and see if they carry the Nexus S and then maybe I'll be able to make my mind up
Lee
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AFAIK, HD7 is windows, not android... Does it matter to you?
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I understand that the HD7 is almost the same as Desire HD in all terms..
so i guess that it's only a metter of time that a Dual boot will come out..I think..
What do you say?
I want to buy the mobile this week... I can't wait >_<
HD7 or i9000?
I know how you feel Lee...
But for me the Desire HD isn't a choice, cos it's cost 300$ more then the other phones..
that why i think about the HD7 as a choise..
and another thing.... The price hasn't change a bit even if you buy a Used one..
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I know how you feel Lee...
But for me the Desire HD isn't a choice, cos it's cost 300$ more then the other phones..
that why i think about the HD7 as a choise..
and another thing.... The price hasn't change a bit even if you buy a Used one..
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Wow, that's quite a price jump!
Personally, I'd go for the i9000 over any WinMo 7 based phone purely from an OS point of view.
My friend has the HTC Trophy WinMo 7 phone and it's a great handset, however I think the OS has a while to go before it's a worthy competitor for Android.
Don't buy Desire HD, it's a crap, beside the higher price than SGS, its battery life is horrible and its screen is never as good as Samsung's Super AMOLED.
If time is not problem, you should wait for Nexus S because it has the same specs as SGS plus Android 2.3, flash LED and good supports from Google.
You should get the desire hd it looks the best it don't have that crappy pentile and HTC has a 8mpx camera with flash has a micro SD card slot , and does anyone even use more than 500mb for apps/games anyway ?? , xda already has some wicked roms and with the new snapdragon(better than hummingbird *opinion*) the phone is mega fast straight outside the box and finally HTC always is the next in line for there updates
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But Nexus S not working on 850MHz for 3G
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I would wait and get Nexus S instead of Galaxy S.
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3. Even if Nexus S is just a remake of Galaxy, second generation should theoretically have some problems of the first generation resolved... (lag, GPS just to name a few).
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I was waiting for the Nexus S - I really wanted a stock Android phone, and when I saw the pictures I got very excited - and then I saw the lack of 850MHz 3G (UMTS) support.
Arguable the fastest and best coverage 3G network in Australia, the Telstra network runs on 850MHz (like AT&T and Rogers I believe). Pricing might not be as good - but work can pay for that .
So my question - should I wait with fingers crossed that a 850MHz 3G version of the Nexus S is developed/released, or should I just get a SGS (Telsta capable version - sorry can't post link am too much of a noob) and load stock Android on to it (assuming that in a couple of months someone will have figured how to do this for Gingerbread)?
I'm tempted to wait at least a little while, as no announcement of any availably of the Nexus S in Australia yet, but I really want to upgrade from my BlackBerry Bold soon (it and it's temperamental scroll "pearl" are is driving me mad!) The temptation to wait yet longer for a Honeycomb flavored phone is probably not enough to make me hold off.
Thanks for any thoughts/opinions on this idea

G2X or samsung galaxy 4g

Any thoughts?
I currently have the samsung, loving it except the limited on board memory on it. Although I come from the mt3g so this is still a good upgrade. It is just that the g2x has been announced for this month release and since I an in the 14 day period thought I could return it and wait until this is released .
Help me out with ur thoughts!
What do u mean with Memory? RAM or ROM?
Take in count, that the LG has the same 512MB ram as the Galaxy S too!
Meant Rom not ram.... app space is the issue I have with the Samsung Galaxy 4G
With the exception of the screen resolution, the G2X beats the Galaxy in every way.
If I were you, I would wait for G2X - dual core, HDMI mirroring, 1080p recording are just worth it.
Definitely wait for the G2X! No doubt about it
Yeah I have a feeling I am going to go return the Samsung before the 14 days are up. I just hate that I will have to go back to my MT3G while I wait for the G2X to be released.
Other then the screen resolution (which the samsung has an amazing one), how do you guys think the battery life compares? I read that the way this dual core handles it, it would do a good job at it?
Also, HDMI is not something that is that much of importance to me, I dont think I will be connecting my phone that much to the TV.
And dont even know when the ginerbread will be out that we can use the dual core (its the gingerbread that works with dual core - am I correct). I often get my deserts mixed up.
I would pick Op2X because AMOLED too much contrast.
G2x will be one of two phones I'll buy this year. The other won't be SGS 4G due to extremely low application storage.
Tomibile GX2 looks pretty awesome...but how about samsung galaxy s2?
since I was using HTC HD2..I change to GALAXY S 4G now...but i still want a bigger screen..
also a guys in costco told me that we can return our device within 30days...and another one told me that we can exchange it within 3 months?!!!
Don't listen to the costco guys, they will tell you anything to make a sale. Have them put in writing.
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While it may be attractive, Samsung has had some major quality issues in the past (e.g. Galaxy S gps bugs) that make me have second thoughts about purchasing one of their devices.
Also, there's something to be said for Tegra, it seems, as there are games optimized for it. The SGS2 series will be part Orion (Samsung's own SOC) and part Tegra (until they can meet the full demand for Orion).
Really, we'll need to see benchmarks before making any comparison.

What would be a good phone to replace the i9000 ?

Thinking of selling this one before the price drops more.
But what would be a good replacement ?
I was thinking just the same, I'm planning on getting a SGS 2 when it comes out.
Other nice options are the Nexus S, LG Optimus 2x, Motorola Atrix 4G..
also thinking of the SGS 2 but might be too costly for me and is there a release date yet ?
Drooling:
Samsung Infuse 4G http://www.anandtech.com/show/4096/samsung-infuse-4g-announced
LG Optimus 2X http://www.anandtech.com/show/4089/lgs-optimus-2x-worlds-first-tegra-2-smartphone
HTC Inspire 4G http://www.anandtech.com/show/4095/htc-inspire-4g-and-new-htc-sense-announced
Motorola ATRIX 4G, with notebook chassis addon http://www.anandtech.com/show/4092/motorolas-atrix-4g-tegra-2-smartphone-netbook-in-one
I thought that the Atrix is the highest end phone on the market now...
***EDIT*** Just saw the post above. Infuse, 2xx whoa....
You could always wait and get an iphone 5
utsmaster18 said:
I thought that the Atrix is the highest end phone on the market now...
***EDIT*** Just saw the post above. Infuse, 2xx whoa....
You could always wait and get an iphone 5
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Infuse is still using a single core.... (1.2ghz hummingbird iirc)
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I switch from milestone to i9000, if you wanna out of trouble, stay away from moto
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I switch from milestone to i9000, if you wanna out of trouble, stay away from moto
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This, unless they give us unlocked bootloaders
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quite true, but the fact is the offical firmware full of bugs and moto never fix it, this is true for MS1,MS2,DEFY at least. I don't mind the bootload is locked if the firmware is stable anyway.
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yeah definitely not gonna get a moto
Sell it if you really want the latest device. If you're just selling it because its going to lose value I wouldn't bother because that next latest device is going to lose value just as quick.
I'm happy with my Galaxy S. I will sell it when it apps start requiring more advanced hardware.. but I think that's a while off.
I wouldn't, considering the cost, trade it for anything on the market right now.
The Atrix has its own bugs, multi-touch wonky and HSUPA AWOL, and little hope of fixes with locked bootloader (and if any it will be on 'carrier time' of months). Also it's pentile and I'm not going down that road again.
Inspire? Yawwn..single-core snapdragon hardly an upgrade.
Other dual-core out is LG Optimus 2x. Don't know, maybe LG can deliver here (ie. unlocked bootloader and quality subsysems) but 800x480 LCD is likely going to seem plain after SAMOLED...
To me its SGS2 or bust, it will be interesting to see when it comes out if Samsung has learned some lessons from SGS1.
The key will be minimizing flaws. Accurate GPS. Snappy performance (apparently movinand more to blame for this than RFS so RFS isn't the death knell). No other big screw-ups. (I won't say battery life because although they can make some headway here, there will somehow always be people who can kill it in 12 hours with 'moderate' usage. I could only kill my SGS in a day when I played for hours on end.)
If it is really amazing, I'd grab it and keep the SGS as a backup. Otherwise I have no issue holding on until next spring/summer.
The Galaxy S phones (or all top tier phones right now) won't be obsolete or get to the point where we are complaining about speed until the end of this year, if thhat.
It also mainly depends on what you're going to be doing on the phone. If you do a lot of browsing, twitter, fb, YouTube and video watching, you should t hhave to upgrade till the end of this year at the earliest.
However as dual core phones become more popular (latter end of the year) more and more applications will be developed for a faster, more powerful phone.
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msolus said:
Sell it if you really want the latest device. If you're just selling it because its going to lose value I wouldn't bother because that next latest device is going to lose value just as quick.
I'm happy with my Galaxy S. I will sell it when it apps start requiring more advanced hardware.. but I think that's a while off.
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Technology will never stop. When you'll buy SGS2 there will be SGS3, 4.... on the way. Never look at what others have or what's coming in the market. If you're satisfied with your device and its not giving you any troubles then it is just a waste of time & money to look for another thing. Why bother when you even don't need something better? SGS i9000 is almost a perfect smart phone. Be happy with it
Ah i would only Sell My Galaxy S if i need to buy S2 and only if i really have to use NFC..But being in INDIA i think it will be ages b4 NFC comes here . So No point selling .
My other suggestion would be HTC Desire S(just love the sense ui+this one has FF camera)..
msolus said:
Sell it if you really want the latest device. If you're just selling it because its going to lose value I wouldn't bother because that next latest device is going to lose value just as quick.
I'm happy with my Galaxy S. I will sell it when it apps start requiring more advanced hardware.. but I think that's a while off.
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i'm thinking of keeping the i9000 because the SGS 2 it's not that advanced yes the 1 gig of ram looks good and that huge super screen but the gpu is not that big deal it's just slightly better than the i9000 an the same with the Optimus 2x even with that Tegra gpu THX to our awesome developers the galaxy s is twice as good then the stock ones i'll only replace it if i break the screen or something like that
LONG LIVE THE --- I9000 ---
i think end of 2011 middle 2012 phones will have this "Kal-El" AKA SUPERMAN GPU ( hahahahah)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPN3hHI9y-E&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkFWv3cFWEA
Currently i am nearly happy with my SGS after replacing original kernel with speedmod k13c, using ext4 lagfix, replacing homescreen with GO Launcher EX, adding GPS Aids to get better GPS fix. Only miss HID Bluetooth support.
Removed nearly all pre-installed software, Samsung is not good at software development i think. The screen is awesome (use Samsung monitors for years as well).
I hope for a perfect combination of features in a phone 2012 - the super phone will never be super for long
Cheers
Alex

So the Nexus one is getting older... whats the next best phone to upgrade to?

Hello all,
So I know some of the developers are moving on to better phones... and I wonder, after the nexus one which has been an awesome phone, whats the latest greatest everyones going to (I use Att)
You didn't give a time frame for your upgrade but if you can hold out then the S2 looks like an excellent option. It's the first phone that I feel upgrades everything about the N1 and will likely be as popular as the original Galaxy S with the devs. It does lack NFC and has the same resolution as the N1 but it'll probably be years before NFC is commonplace (In the UK at least) and the Super Amoled Plus screen has been called one of the best, if not the best displays out there by several reviews (Check out engadgets review).
The LG 2X (or G2X) is gaining a bit of momentum, although the stock software is pretty bad.
I'd definitely gofor the galaxy S2. Thats like the phone of the millennia.
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The S2 has NFC really (point of correction)
And to add to that, i have been using N1 since the month it came out and to be frank the only phone worthy of being an upgrade to my N1 is the Samsung Galaxy S2.
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The S2 has NFC really (point of correction)
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Not in the UK it doesn't
I don't want to go any bigger, so probably Desire S unless the Galaxy S2 Mini is almost exactly the same with the only difference being 3.7" vs 4.3" screen.
i didn't make up my mind between htc sensation or samsung g s2
I'd definitely go for the s2. I see more value for money on that.but that's just me.
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Agreed, the Galaxy S II is the first phone that has looked liked a worthwhile upgrade to the N1. I've been a little tempted by it, however I've decided I can hold out a bit longer - for the possibility of a Nexus 3 in December. I'm hoping it'll be as revolutionary as the N1, and not a complete disappointment like the Nexus S.
I wouldn't really call the Nexus S a disappointment.... just more of a Nexus One.5; upgraded touch pannel, NFC, better GPU/CPU. It just wasn't a huge leap like the the previous ~500ghz phones to the Snapdragon.
I wanted the Sensation because I don't like the way Samsung has treated their upgrades, but if the SGSII is hackable enough I might concider it over the Sensation.
I'm thinking HTC Pyramid/Sensation...if it can be unlocked & rooted
I'm a vanilla stock Nexus guy, so I just splurged on a Nexus S. If it weren't for an accident, I probably would've hold out for the 3rd Nexus iteration or Samsung Galaxy S II.
Any phone with dual core and gingerbread in it
anything dual core
Seriously there is no point going with the Desire S or anything like that.
You're getting the same CPU except die shrinked. OK GPU is better but I'm not big on touch screen gaming so its moot for me, of course you may think otherwise. Screen, battery, functionality all similar to Nexus, you won't see much difference.
Basically you want a major bump, and that means atrix, SGS2, sensation, LG2x.
atrix is bootloader locked, ditto sensation. not sure about LG2x but it only has 512RAM, otherwise looks like a good phone. But Samsung Galaxy S2 looks like the runaway best option - you get a vastly better screen, better battery, cpu and gpu that smokes, also ships with gingerbread, very popular so lots of dev support, can't lose. Only issue is cost, gigantor size and availability - apparently there are 3 million preorders/backorders!!!!
In all honesty if SGS2 is not for you, I'd just wait. I'm doing that with my nexus one, I figure a 3.7 or 4" superphone is round the corner (not too keen on 4.3 gigantic size either), or I'll just save a few hundred bucks, in meantime the nexus is still trucking along doing everything I need it to do (push emails, SIP, music, light browsing, google sauce integration, gps, and oh yeah it works as a phone lol).
Is the new Sammy only coming out for ATT or is there also a Tmo version?
first time nexus one user. like it but i see y they made the s. had the g2x took it back, and i have the xperia play on the way. might go with the sensation on the 6th. they cracked the thunderbolt so they will crack that as well. ill keep selling and trading till than.
I have the GS1 and I am for sure getting a GS2. I have had all the droids except for the charge and the galaxy line is far superior to any other Droid. The only other phone I would get is the next Nexus. The rumor is its going to be the Nexus R.
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I have the GS1 and I am for sure getting a GS2. I have had all the droids except for the charge and the galaxy line is far superior to any other Droid. The only other phone I would get is the next Nexus. The rumor is its going to be the Nexus R.
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Nexus R? How about Nexus 3!
I've Bern full out nexus one proponent. But the galaxy s2 is finally what interests me to upgrade. Its very future proof, comes with up to date android 2.3.3, minimal skin, and unlocked boot loader. It ticks every box more than any other upcoming phone.

[Q] Should I Get Galaxy S?

I was going to the store to buy a galaxy s but after seeing bad news about ics I am disappointed.. SGS and the Nexus S has the same hardware.. And it won't get ics because of crapwiz. Is this phone still worth its price?.. Even f***ing LG Optimus Black will get ICS. Why Samsung? HTC DHD has the same price. HTC EVO 3D is about $50 expensive.. But HTCs are too heavy! And SGS2 is about $250+ .
Well, according to my experience; it is better to buy a phone that has 1GB of RAM.
The Galaxy S just doesn't cut it when it comes to multi-tasking! For shame.
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I was going to the store to buy a galaxy s but after seeing bad news about ics I am disappointed.. SGS and the Nexus S has the same hardware.. And it won't get ics because of crapwiz. Is this phone still worth its price?.. Even f***ing LG Optimus Black will get ICS. Why Samsung? HTC DHD has the same price. HTC EVO 3D is about $50 expensive.. But HTCs are too heavy! And SGS2 is about $250+ .
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Buy a 1gb or more ram phone.
Look xiaomi mione. That's just 310$ and 1.5 ghz dual core /1gb ram / 1930 mah battery
In actual, ICS uses less RAM than GB and Sammy's being lazy. So the only hope is to develop ports and customs. Tweak and take apart AOSP and make SGS ROMs, maybe then Samsung will give us something ('cuz I hope that there aren't id***s working).
It all depends on what you are going to do with the phone.
Currently on the galaxy s i use as
Phone
Navigation
Maps
Browsing
Email
Chat
Video chat
FM
Camera
Watch movies, streaming also
YouTube
Flash video and content
Movie recording
Music
Social networking
Read news and magazine
Minor photo shopping
and more
All this have done without any issues.
Only thing I don't do is play games.
May be if are you into games you could do with more RAM otherwise save your money and stick with galaxy s.
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Heahevohn said:
I was going to the store to buy a galaxy s but after seeing bad news about ics I am disappointed.. SGS and the Nexus S has the same hardware.. And it won't get ics because of crapwiz. Is this phone still worth its price?.. Even f***ing LG Optimus Black will get ICS. Why Samsung? HTC DHD has the same price. HTC EVO 3D is about $50 expensive.. But HTCs are too heavy! And SGS2 is about $250+ .
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Buy an SGS I9000 and flash ICS yourself, is almost as stable as an official rom, way beter because is google experience.
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Buy an SGS I9000 and flash ICS yourself, is almost as stable as an official rom, way beter because is google experience.
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THere are different ICS ROMS. How do you know which one to use?
Rc1 is better today for me. But TEAMHACKSU G vers. will be better anyway. Easy and regular updates.
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please buy a phone with more than a gb of actual useable ram..samsung basically sucks when it comes to software.hence everyone ends up using custom roms or kernels.check out the galaxy r if ur tight on money.(well,they're similarly priced )in my place its actually VERY cheap compared to similarly spec ed phones from other manufacturers.it also gets ics update confirmed by samsung.however if u have money go for a HTC..most importantly no matter what check out If the phone has a developer community at xda.cause the manufacturers will leave u alone just like that.they don't care.xda does.so take a look at galaxy r if its also similarly priced in ur country.or HTC if u can afford.
Hi,
In Belgium, now and because Galaxy Nexus is available, and because ICS will not be ported to Galaxy S, the Galaxy S is now available for 230 euros; which is incredibly low price regarding phone quality.
Very important point as well is that there is many dev and support activity in the forums for this model.
So, if you don't need big cpu power, I would say that Galaxy S is a very good phone, on which you will be able to install ICS rom thanks to xda devs ;-)
The price difference is so big between Galaxy S and SII or Galaxy Nexus that I wonder if I would pay that difference, even if I had the money.
Anyway, I did not try other phone than Samsung (Apollo, Galaxy Captivate, Galaxy S, Galaxy SII), but I am still very happy with my beloved Galaxy S1

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